ON-DEMAND CEU • ONLINE

Working with Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune conditions are some of the most complex—and most misunderstood—cases massage therapists encounter.

Many therapists either avoid these clients entirely or treat them too aggressively without understanding how systemic inflammation, fatigue, and flare cycles affect the body.

In this course, you’ll learn how to assess when massage is appropriate, how to adapt your work safely, and how to make better treatment decisions without guessing.

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Immediate access after purchase. Rewatch anytime.

On-demand access
2 hours total runtime

2 NYS + 2 NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

David Weintraub, LMT

THE CLINICAL WHY

The risk isn’t the condition—it’s not knowing how to adjust.

Autoimmune disorders don’t follow predictable patterns.

Symptoms can shift quickly, tolerance to pressure varies, and what helps one session may aggravate the next.

Without a clear framework for decision-making, therapists often default to one of two extremes: avoiding treatment altogether or applying techniques that aren’t appropriate for the client’s current state.

This course reframes autoimmune work from “what techniques are safe?” to a more useful question: When should you treat—and how should that treatment change based on what you’re seeing?

You’ll learn how to evaluate clients, identify contraindications, and adjust your approach based on real clinical factors—not assumptions.

enrollment

2‑hour online at your own pace training
2 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$50

Enroll now - $50

Clear framework for evaluating autoimmune conditions
Guidance on when massage is appropriate vs contraindicated
Pressure, pacing, and session structure adjustments
Practical treatment strategies for common presentations
Lifetime access with unlimited rewatching

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for therapists who want to work with complex clients confidently—guided by reasoning, not fear

Great fit if you want to...

Therapists seeing clients with chronic illness or systemic conditions
LMTs unsure how to safely approach autoimmune diagnoses
Practitioners who want clearer clinical decision-making frameworks
Therapists who want to expand beyond orthopedic-only work

Not ideal if you…

Therapists looking for simple protocols or fixed routines
Beginners without a foundation in anatomy or assessment
Passive learners who prefer technique lists without reasoning

IN THE ROOM

Skills you can use the very next workday

Work without triggering fatigue, inflammation, or post-session flare-ups

Identify warning signs and adapt your session safely

Move away from rigid protocols and adjust based on client response

Set expectations and explain treatment decisions with confidence

A clear structure—so you know exactly what you’re getting

A focused clinical breakdown

2 Hour Course Breakdown

Hour 1
Understanding autoimmune disorders and variability
When massage is appropriate vs contraindicated

Hour 2
Treatment strategy, pressure, and pacing adjustments
Client communication and clinical decision-making

Ready to join?

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Your Instructor

Learn from a clinician who works with complex cases regularly

David Weintraub, LMT teaches the same clinical reasoning framework used at Bodyworks DW, where treatment decisions are based on what’s happening in front of you—not pre-set protocols.

This course reflects how complex cases are handled in real sessions, where variability—not predictability—is the norm.

Read about the Bodyworks DW teaching philosophy

ENROLLMENT

Enroll in this course

Immediate access after purchase. Rewatch anytime.

enrollment

2‑hour online at your own pace training
2 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$50

Enroll now - $50

Clear framework for evaluating autoimmune conditions
Guidance on when massage is appropriate vs contraindicated
Pressure, pacing, and session structure adjustments
Practical treatment strategies for common presentations
Lifetime access with unlimited rewatching

Student Reviews

What Therapists say

“This gave me a clear way to approach clients I used to feel unsure about.”

- Course participant

“I finally understand how to adjust my work without feeling like I’m guessing.”

- Course participant

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is this course for?
Massage therapists who want to better understand how to safely and effectively work with clients who have autoimmune disorders.
Is it hands-on?
This is an on-demand course focused on clinical reasoning and decision-making, designed to translate directly into your hands-on work.
Do I need experience with autoimmune conditions?
No, but a solid understanding of anatomy and basic assessment skills is recommended.
How do I receive CE documentation?
Certificates are available after completing course requirements in the student portal.
How long do I have access?
You’ll have lifetime access with unlimited rewatching.
Can I rewatch the material?
Yes. All course content is available for unlimited viewing.
What’s the cancellation policy?
All sales are final due to immediate access to course materials.